Prospect Info: 2018-2019 General Prospect Discussion Thread

[Saga of the Elk]

NHLEs? I'm not sure what I'm looking at or how Lodnia is on this list. Call me a bit uninformed.

The E stands for equivalencies. It's a translation number that takes a prospect's scoring in his league and gives a rough sense of what that production would be in the NHL. There are different factors for each non-NHL league. Lodnia's a ways off from the elites by this metric, but pretty good number for a 3rd rounder.

 

[Wild11MN]

The E stands for equivalencies. It's a translation number that takes a prospect's scoring in his league and gives a rough sense of what that production would be in the NHL. There are different factors for each non-NHL league. Lodnia's a ways off from the elites by this metric, but pretty good number for a 3rd rounder.

Interesting, thanks for the explanation! I had never heard of that or the concept before. Pretty impressive for Lodnia then.

 

[puckMAN]

Now that Barrie is done has anyone heard about Sokolov singing?

 

[2Pair]

Now that Barrie is done has anyone heard about Sokolov singing?

Iowa is done, so not much rush on either side.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

They have to do it before the draft though right?

 

[Saga of the Elk]

Now that Barrie is done has anyone heard about Sokolov singing?

Nothing yet, but I can't imagine it doesn't happen by the June 1st deadline.

Handy tool: Minnesota Wild - CapFriendly - NHL Salary Caps

Although one must note that Julian Walker remains property of the Wild.

 

[DANOZ28]

do we have a roster spot available for sokolov or doesnt that matter till start of next season?

 

[TaLoN]

do we have a roster spot available for sokolov or doesnt that matter till start of next season?

No way is he ready for an nhl game.

Cap and roster space is infinite after the regular season ends, but I think he would have had to have been signed prior to the playoffs to be eligible as a black ace.

 

[DANOZ28]

just curious what made greenway ready for nhl action but no chance on sokolov?

 

[57special]

Well, his OHL team was in the playoffs up till a couple of games ago, while Greenway was done what, 3 weeks ago?

Also, Greenway can slot it on the bottom six and just by size alone be a factor. Sokolov is a sniper to whom checking is a rumor, and is said to have slow feet by NHL standards. Don't see him knocking off anyone on our top 2 lines at this point. For all his success in the OHL, he is considered to be a project. Making the jump without any training camp or practice to the NHL is only for the chosen few. Going from OHL to the NHL is basically jumping up three levels( some would say 4)
OHL>NCAA>(ECHL)>AHL>(KHL)> NHL

A guy like Kaprizov who is starring in the KHL could probably jump straight into the lineup and not embarrass himself, but it's tough for even an NHL'er to come into a new team mid season and start being productive right away.

Greenway's effectiveness( and it's not like he's been great) is all about his size and strength, which is needed against a team like the Jets.

 

[TaLoN]

just curious what made greenway ready for nhl action but no chance on sokolov?

One was playing against a more physically developed group of players than the other.

The avg age/size of player is significantly higher in college vs juniors.

Also, Greenway himself has shown he can play with the best even in the Olympics.

Sokolov, while skilled, is very raw by comparison, and has no experience with anything close to the physical level that the NHL brings.

 

[Nsjohnson]

It's obvious when watching Sokolov that he needs a lot of work. He has one skill set that is NHL ready, and that's it. (And that's his shot).

 

[ThatGuy22]

No way is he ready for an nhl game.

Cap and roster space is infinite after the regular season ends, but I think he would have had to have been signed prior to the playoffs to be eligible as a black ace.

Drafted players are on a team's reserve list. In theory, if Sokolov signed today he could be in the lineup as soon as he got a work visa.

It's obviously not super common, as the NCAA hockey tournament usually ends with enough games to get a player a regular season game or two and you don't often see CHLers jump to the pro's after the CHL season. But Kreider is an example of a player that signed after the regular season had ended and played in the NHL playoffs.

 

[Bazeek]

Hmmm.... Sokolov or Ennis, Sokolov or Ennis....

 

[Saga of the Elk]

Hmmm.... Sokolov or Ennis, Sokolov or Ennis....

Let's look at it. Ennis in his draft+2 season he was nearly ppg in the AHL and the NHL, while Sokolov is killing a junior league thanks in part to one of the top talents in this season's draft. One is a long shot to play in the NHL at all, one is approaching 500 NHL games.

 

[Bazeek]

Let's look at it. Ennis in his draft+2 season he was nearly ppg in the AHL and the NHL, while Sokolov is killing a junior league thanks in part to one of the top talents in this season's draft. One is a long shot to play in the NHL at all, one is approaching 500 NHL games.

Don't worry, it's just the panic talking.

 

[Saga of the Elk]

Don't worry, it's just the panic talking.

I hear you! The prospects thread isn't active when things are going along as planned.

 

[DANOZ28]

i may be the only one who cares but HAPPY BIRTHDAY KAPRIZOV! hes 21 today & i'd gladly buy him a drink for his autograph. wish you were here kirill, cheers.

 

[Wabit]

Well with Sokolov now signed that leaves 4 drafted players the Wild could lose this off-season (according to capfriendly):
Chizen- I hope the sign him just to see him on the ice next to Anas next season.
Kahkonen- Sounds like there isn't much interest.
Peterson- college grad, but he didn't do much at Duluth
Sjalin- no clue on him.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Only one I'd care about is the goalie.

 

[DANOZ28]

im probably too optimistic on sokolov ,while hes slow he reminds me of vanek. (prime vanek not wild vanek). i hope he gets his 9 game shot next season. maybe im the only one.

 

[Wabit]

im probably too optimistic on sokolov ,while hes slow he reminds me of vanek. (prime vanek not wild vanek). i hope he gets his 9 game shot next season. maybe im the only one.

I'd like to see him in preseason first. Doesn't his defensive game need a lot of work?

 

[DANOZ28]

rumor has it no defense but hey , if zucker can learn to play 2-way so can sokolov (as long as hes willing)

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Score 40+ goals and a lack of defense can be insulated or forgiven.

 

[57special]

I don't think Sokolov is slow.